"Over the course of my summer in Spain, my ability to communicate in the language and understand the culture grew day by day. It was a real eye-opening experience as to how many differences there are in the world, but also how many small similarities are shared between those oceans apart. I have only great things to say about the country, program, experience, and I would highly recommend study abroad to every student."

- Matt Ehrhardt Madrid, Spain Summer 2012

Minimum qualifications for undergraduate students intending to earn SIUE credit through an SIUE-approved study abroad program:

Must be an enrolled, degree-seeking student at SIUE at time of application.

Must be a full-time student at SIUE and must have completed at least 2 semesters (12 credit hours per semester/ total of at least 24 hours) study at SIUE by the intended departure date.

Must be in good academic standing with an SIUE cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Some programs require a higher GPA.

Transfer students with at least 30 hours of transfer credit who have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 may be eligible to study abroad after completing 1 full semester at SIUE. Study abroad registration at SIUE will be withdrawn if the student is not in good academic standing after his/her first semester at SIUE.